Lemon Elderflower Mocktail

This refreshing lemon elderflower mocktail is a balanced blend of floral sweetness and bright citrus. It combines the tang of freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices with fruity and floral elderflower syrup. Sparkling mineral water lends a subtle effervescence and balances the flavors in the drink. Served over ice and garnished with a slice of lemon, this mocktail is light, fragrant, and just the right balance of sweet and tart!

Baking might be my jam, but I love making a fancy cocktail or mocktail! When I’m hosting a get-together, I’m always inspired to serve a few drinks for my guests. Over the years, I have created a large collection of drink recipes that are loved by all of you.

Spring always makes me think of lemons, so I wanted a lemony drink with a hint of floral. With a lot of guests these days seeking a non-alcoholic drink, I decided to make a Spring-inspired mocktail. If you need something to serve with this drink that’s perfect for Spring, check out my Spring recipes.

I love the delicate taste of elderflower. If you’ve never tried it, it tastes a little floral with a slight sweetness that reminds me of lychee and pears. So I decided my mocktail needed to combine lemons and elderflower to combine the best of Spring!

This drink is perfect for serving at bridal showers, baby showers, and Easter celebrations.

To make this elderflower mocktail, I used elderflower cordial. It’s a fragrant drink made from a sugar and water solution that has been steeped with elderflowers. You can easily find it online or at well-stocked liquor stores. If you can’t find any, you can use elderflower syrup in its place, though I recommend using one that is naturally flavored with real elderflowers rather than artificially flavored. 

You can also easily turn this into an elderflower cocktail by adding some good quality gin.

To make serving this drink effortless at parties, I’ve also included directions for turning it into a pitcher recipe to serve a crowd.

Cheers to Spring!

Ingredients

• non-alcoholic elderflower cordial or syrup
• lemon juice
• lime juice
• sparkling mineral water
• some ice
• lemon slices, optional for garnish

How to Make an Elderflower Mocktail with Lemon

Add the elderflower cordial, lemon juice, and lime juice to a Collins glass or tumbler.

Stir well to combine.

Pour in the sparkling mineral water.

Stir again to combine.

Fill the glass with ice and garnish with a lemon slice if desired.

How to Turn This Mocktail into a Pitcher

This drink is perfect for serving at Spring parties, but it would be cumbersome to make each drink, so I’ve included directions for how to turn it into a pitcher to serve a crowd.

To make a pitcher (about 8 servings), combine 16 ounces of elderflower cordial, 8 ounces of lemon juice, and 4 ounces of lime juice. Stir well to combine. Right before serving, stir in 24 ounces of sparkling mineral water. Pour into glasses filled with ice.

More Mocktail Recipes Worth Sipping!

• Strawberry Cucumber Limeade
• Strawberry Basil Sparkler
• Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktails
• Blood Orange Mocktail

What do you think of this amazing elderflower mocktail with a lemon twist? What would you serve with these drinks? Let me know in the comment section below. 

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Happy sipping, friends!

Lemon Elderflower Mocktail Recipe